Tutorial: Faux Crackle paint effect

If you love the texture of crackle but would like a fuss free way to create it, check out this video tutorial for creating texture with gesso. This is a dimensional paint effect so not one to stamp or journal over, but it makes a fantastic tactile finish.

Faux Crackle paint effect. The really EASY way

You Will Need

Daler Rowney Gesso; White

Broad Palette knife. I’m using Langnickel K4

Rag

Jar of water

Non stick craft sheet

Palette

Paint colours of your choice

Method

I’ve included a written version of the instructions so those who need to can use the translate this site, to have the instruction in your chosen language.

Apply a generous layer of gesso to your mount board using the palette knife.

Using the flat face of the knife pat/dab into the gesso, this will leave a texture in the surface. Vary the pressure for different sizes of texture.

Continue until you have an effect you like and allow to dry.

For a coloured background add a light wash, then use a rag or sponge to apply colour just to the raised areas of the texture.

Options/Added Extras

For a coloured background texture, mix your colour into the gesso, bear in mind the colour will appear lighter as gesso is opaque.

Put a small amount of gesso in a separate container and add particles of sand or glass beads for a different more textured result.

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